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Evidence Based Practice: Dorothea Orem's Self Care Deficit Theory
Evidence Based Practice: Dorothea Orem's Self Care Deficit Theory
Hemodialysis
Journal article from Canadian
Association of Nephrology Nurses and
Technologist Journal entitled
“Hemodialysis patient’s perceptions of
home hemodialysis and self-care”
(Visaya, 2010, p. 23-28).
Research study conducted to
determine if dialysis patients are
capable of doing home hemodialysis
care.
Research Review
Hemodialysis
Research Approach
Qualitative study done using Orem’s Theory of
Self-Care.
Conducted at a hemodialysis unit in Ontario,
Canada.
Research participants were required to be over
18 years of age, alert and oriented, able to read
and write English, and have visual acuity to
perform tasks. Total participants were 49.
Participants were given a survey and
assessment tool to assess their perceptions on
home dialysis and their ability to do self-care.
Research Review
Hemodialysis
Research Findings
Hemodialysis
Research Critique:
Hemodialysis
Research Approach:
Research Findings:
Research Critique
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Research Findings:
Pediatric Oncology
Pediatric Oncology
Research Approach:
Research Findings:
Pediatric Oncology
Research Critique:
Pediatric Oncology
Research Approach:
Home Health
Research Findings:
Home Health
Research Critique:
Home Care
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities
Research Approach:
Research Review
Learning Disabilities
Research Critique:
Research Review
Learning Disabilities
Jaarsma, T., Halfens, R., Senten, M., Abu Saad, H., &
Dracup, K. (1998). Developing a supportive
educative program for patients with advanced
heart failure within Orem’s general theory of
nursing. Nursing Science Quarterly, 11(3), 79-85.
Doi: 10.1177/089431849801100210
References
Moore, J.B., Beckwitt, A.E., (2006). Self-care operations
and nursing interventions for children with cancer
and their parents. Nursing Science Quarterly, 2,
149-156. doi: 10.1177/0894318406286594